In a world of power and privilege, love is the ultimate rebellion."
In a society where arranged marriages dictate destiny, love is a dangerous game.
Aiden Baldwin has always honored his family's legacy, bound by duty and expectations-until Karlie Co...
"Aiden watched as she walked away, his chest tightening with guilt. If anyone were to find out that he had kissed the fair lady—had defiled her with such reckless abandon—it would ruin her.
He knew better. He was raised to be a gentleman, to uphold honor above all else. And yet, when it came to Karlie, all reason abandoned him. She had done something to him, something he couldn't explain. No matter how much he tried to fight it, to keep his distance, he was powerless against the pull she had over him.
He ran a hand through his hair and let out a deep sigh. I have to do better. I have to stay away from her. But even as he told himself that, he knew it was a lie.
With one last glance toward the ballroom, he turned on his heel and left. He could only hope she would find the note he had slipped her.
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"He lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying every moment. Every glance. Every touch. Every stolen breath between them.
How was he supposed to get her out of his mind now? Her lips were soft—too soft. Her tongue, sweet, like the finest forbidden fruit.
The things I want to do to her... He exhaled sharply, running a hand over his face. They shouldn't even be legal to think about.
But the thoughts came anyway, relentless and intoxicating.
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"Karlie stepped through the door, barely catching her breath before her sisters swarmed her, their eyes bright with curiosity.
"Tell us everything! How was the ball? What was it like?"
Their excited chatter filled the room, their eagerness impossible to ignore.
"Girls, give your sister a moment," their mother interjected. "She's tired. Off to bed, both of you."
"It's okay, Mom," Karlie said with a small smile. "I don't mind. Come on, you two—let's talk."
She motioned for them to follow her, knowing there was no escaping their questions tonight.
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